SOCIAL BEHAVIOR Social behavior is behavior among two or more
ILLUSTRATION organisms within the same species, and encompasses
any behavior in which one member affects the other. This
is due to an interaction among those members. Social
behavior can be seen as similar to an exchange of
goods, with the expectation that when you give, you will
receive the same. This behavior can be effected by both
the qualities of the individual and the environmental
(situational) factors. Therefore, social behavior arises as
a result of an interaction between the two—the organism
A group of women gathered around, and its environment. This means that, in regards to
talking. This is an example of social humans, social behavior can be determined by both the
behavior. individual characteristics of the person, and the situation
they are in
, SOCIAL NORM
ILLUSTRATION Social norms are regarded as collective
representations of acceptable group
conduct as well as individual perceptions
of particular group conduct.[1] They can
be viewed as cultural products (including
values, customs, and traditions)[2] which
represent individuals' basic knowledge of
what others do and think that they should
Shaking hands after a sports match is an do.[3] From a sociological perspective,
example of a social norm. social norms are informal understandings
that govern the behavior of members of a
society.